SystemC/TLM Virtual Prototyping Lead

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15485 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/26/2026

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are an accomplished engineering professional with a passion for cutting-edge system-level design and virtualization. With over nine years of experience in the semiconductor or embedded systems industry, you thrive in environments that demand technical depth, strategic vision, and hands-on expertise. You are adept at architecting, developing, and validating complex virtual prototypes using SystemC and TLM, enabling early software development and robust system validation across diverse domains such as Automotive, Wireless, and Hyperscaler. Your strong ownership mindset drives you to lead initiatives end-to-end, from requirements capture to final release, always ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance.

You excel at balancing architectural accuracy with simulation performance, and you are comfortable establishing coding and validation standards for both internal teams and cross-functional collaborators. Ambiguity does not deter you; instead, you tackle it with structured problem-solving, clear communication, and a collaborative spirit. You are a mentor at heart, eager to elevate the technical capabilities of your peers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your expertise bridges hardware and software, and you confidently drive software bring-up for Linux, Android, AUTOSAR, and embedded stacks on virtual platforms. Above all, you are energized by supporting customers, understanding their use cases, and delivering innovative solutions that advance their goals—and Synopsys’ leadership in the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the end-to-end development of SystemC/TLM-based virtual platforms for SoCs, MCUs, and ECUs, including requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, validation, and release.  
• Define and implement modeling strategies for IPs and peripherals, optimizing for both accuracy and performance, and establish coding and validation standards for the team.  
• Own the integration of complex subsystems, ensuring the robustness, scalability, and maintainability of simulation platforms.  
• Act as the technical point of contact for issue resolution, applying strong engineering rigor and clear communication with stakeholders.  
• Develop, integrate, and validate SoC peripheral models using SystemC/TLM across multiple application domains, authoring and reviewing ESL model specifications and interface contracts.  
• Lead software bring-up activities for Linux, Android, AUTOSAR, and embedded stacks on virtual prototypes, debugging boot flows, drivers, and peripheral interactions.  
• Support customer engagements by understanding their use cases, proposing effective solutions, and driving timely and transparent resolutions to challenges.  
• Mentor junior engineers and consultants, lead design/code/test reviews, and proactively manage risks and priorities across multiple workstreams.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enable customers to accelerate software development and validation cycles by providing high-fidelity virtual prototypes ahead of silicon availability.  
• Drive innovation in virtual platform modeling, influencing industry standards and best practices across multiple technology domains.  
• Enhance the scalability and maintainability of Synopsys’ SystemC/TLM simulation platforms, supporting rapid evolution and new feature adoption.  
• Empower global engineering teams through mentorship and technical leadership, raising the overall bar for quality and execution excellence.  
• Contribute directly to customer success by resolving complex technical challenges and delivering robust, production-grade solutions.  
• Shape the product roadmap and technical direction by identifying emerging needs and proposing forward-thinking solutions for future platforms.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with demonstrated expertise in debugging and problem-solving.  
• Solid foundation in computer architecture, embedded systems, and low-level software development (assembly and/or embedded/application-level programming).  
• Proven experience with SystemC/TLM-based modeling, including SoC peripheral development and integration.  
• Ownership of complex, high-quality technical deliverables in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to author and review technical documentation and interface contracts.  
• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field (BE/B.Tech/M.Tech) and 9+ years of relevant industry experience.

Who You Are:

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a relentless drive for technical excellence and continuous improvement.  
• Collaborative team player who thrives in diverse, multi-disciplinary environments and values open communication.  
• Adaptable and resilient in the face of ambiguity, able to prioritize effectively and independently drive multiple workstreams to closure.  
• Natural mentor and coach, passionate about sharing knowledge and uplifting those around you.  
• Customer-focused, empathetic, and skilled at translating technical complexity into actionable solutions.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

  You’ll join a high-impact System Level Design team at Synopsys, renowned for its expertise in developing advanced virtual prototypes and simulation platforms. The team is deeply collaborative, combining hardware, software, and system modeling specialists to deliver industry-leading solutions for Automotive, Non-Automotive, and Hyperscaler customers. As a senior technical leader, you will work closely with fellow engineers, architects, and customer-facing teams to drive innovation and ensure successful product delivery.

Rewards and Benefits:

  We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.